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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 295.07 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 295.07 and 93.93 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 295.07 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/295.07 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 295.07 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 27,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715.46/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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